With the graduation season right around the corner, it is time to start planning some of the best graduation party ideas! From grad party food, decor, and games, we have inspiration to help you create the best graduation party.
High school grad parties have always been a big deal, hence why there is so much stress that comes with hosting the perfect event. If you’re anything like me, you probably started thinking of grad party ideas months in advance. However, you’re in the right place for the best ideas. As someone who has hosted grad parties as well as attended a handful, I feel inspired to share with you some of the best ideas.
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Graduation Party Ideas
1. Invitations
Let’s start with the basics! Who do you want to invite? What time is best for everyone to attend?
While you think of that, here are some invitation ideas!
Although it is cute to send mailed invitations, a digital invite made in Canva is free! Canva is a website that allows you to personalize different templates whether it be for Instagram, Pinterest, or invites. It is super simple to navigate and you can really make the invites your own.
If you decide you’re short on time and can’t figure out how to use Canva, there are plenty of affordable invitations on Amazon!
2. Food
Although the purpose of your grad party is to celebrate your amazing achievement, food is a close second. Food is a huge part of all events so it’s important that it is prioritized of course. It is so important to have options at your grad party event rather than just snacks and desserts. So, the more food options, the better the party!
So, with that said, we have a handful of awesome grad party food ideas here. Including inspo like the cupcake stand above. From food stations, to creative food display ideas, the blog post will cover some great ideas on how to feed your guests!
Related: 19 Grad Party Food Ideas Your Guests Will Love
3. Decorations
Although food may be the most important part of planning, decor is the most fun part. The best graduation decorations will make for perfect pictures. Not only that, but everyone will remember your event!
Balloon decor
Although balloon decor is a popular one for graduation party ideas, there is a reason for it! Having this balloon and wooden backdrop is perfect for creating a photo area as well as decorating outdoor parties.
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The hardest part would be building up the wood, however, everything else is much more simple than it seems and inexpensive.
Table Set Up
If you’re looking for graduation party ideas for decor that is much more simple, this one is for you! This is so easy to set up and looks amazing for indoor or outdoor grad party decor.
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4. Set up a photo wall
Fourthly, having a photo wall is the perfect way to make your grad party more sentimental. As you made accomplishments whilst in school, the chances are you took lots of photos while doing it. So, print these out and hang them up on a photo wall like the one below!
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5. Have something for everyone to sign!
Whether you use your yearbook, a scrapbook, poster, or small advice cards, having something for others to sign is one of the best things to look back on.
However, one of my favorites is the below “advice for the graduate” box and cards. Furthermore, graduating is overwhelming and the start of a new and crazy adventure. With that said, that makes for the perfect time to receive advice from your loved ones.
